Specialist Instrument Maintenance

PT. OKI Pulp & Paper Mills; Sumatera Selatan; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. OKI Pulp & Paper Mills seeks a Specialist Instrument Maintenance to lead instrumentation and control systems across our South Sumatra mills.

The role combines hands-on technical work with supervisory responsibilities, ensuring reliability and performance of all instrumentation assets. You will oversee calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting, mentor technicians, and collaborate with process engineers to optimise control strategies while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation engineering.
• Strong supervisory/leadership experience.
• 5–8 years in instrumentation and control in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Indonesian and English.
• Willingness to travel within facility and surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of instrumentation and control systems throughout the mill facilities.
• Supervise instrumentation technicians and mentor staff.
• Inspect equipment to identify issues before production impact.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation problems using diagnostics and best practices.
• Collaborate with production and process engineering to optimise instrumentation setups.
• Prepare maintenance records, schematics and troubleshooting reports.
• Ensure safety regulations and standards are met for all instrumentation work.
• Manage budgets, procurement and spare parts inventory for instrumentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance reliability.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Team leadership

MS Excel

PowerPoint

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering (or Electronics/Instrumentation)

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Specialist Instrument Maintenance to join our Engineering team on a full-time basis in Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra. This is a critical position within our electrical and electronic engineering operations, responsible for overseeing instrumentation systems that are vital to our manufacturing processes. You will play a key strategic role in ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and optimal performance of all instrument and control systems across our pulp and paper mills. This position requires both technical expertise and leadership capability, as you will be supervising instrumentation staff whilst maintaining hands‑on involvement in complex technical projects.

Key responsibilities

Oversee the installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of instrumentation and control systems throughout the mill facilities

Supervise and mentor instrumentation technicians and junior staff, providing technical guidance and training to ensure team competency

Conduct regular inspections and diagnostics of electrical and electronic instrumentation equipment to identify potential issues before they impact production

Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all instrumentation systems to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency

Troubleshoot and resolve complex instrumentation problems, utilising advanced diagnostic techniques and industry best practices

Collaborate with production and process engineering teams to optimise instrumentation setups and control strategies

Prepare detailed technical documentation, including maintenance records, system schematics, and troubleshooting reports

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards for all instrumentation work

Manage instrumentation budgets, equipment procurement, and spare parts inventory

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and operational performance

What we're looking for

Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation or related discipline

Good in English oral and written

Good in MS Excel and Power Point

Minimum 5-8 years' experience in instrumentation and control systems within manufacturing or industrial environments, preferably in pulp and paper or similar process industries

Proven supervisory or team leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop technical staff

Strong proficiency in instrumentation technologies including pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, level indicators and control systems

Hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLC programming, and SCADA systems

Solid understanding of electrical systems, circuit diagrams, and troubleshooting methodologies

Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail in technical analysis

Knowledge of ISO standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to instrumentation

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Proficiency in both Indonesian and English language (written and spoken)

Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel within the facility and surrounding areas when required